10 Causes of Mouth Ulcers
Cause #9: Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus. Patients with chickenpox often experience small itchy blisters on the skin which scab over, fever, headaches, and tiredness, among others. The disease is often more severe in adults compared to children. The varicella vaccine, introduced in 1995, has resulted in a reduction of cases and complications from the disease.
Its treatment is symptomatic, where calamine lotion can be used to reduce itching, paracetamol (acetaminophen) for fever or pain, and keeping nails short to prevent excoriations from scratching the itchy lesions. Antivirals such as acyclovir can also be used.
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